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Artists of today!

Beth Bradley’s church’s Christmas pageant is predictable every year — the angel choir wears too much lipstick, the shepherds are all in their father’s bathrobes, the minister’s son is permanently cast in the role of Joseph — hardly “four-star entertainment.” But when seasoned and authoritative pageant director Mrs. Armstrong breaks her leg, it is up to Beth’s inexperienced mother Grace to step in. The timing couldn’t be worse, as the rambunctious Herdman children, a rough and tough group of siblings from the wrong side of the tracks, descend upon the pageant, lured by the promise of free dessert at Sunday school, and determined to win all the lead roles for themselves. The Ladies’ Aid Society members are beside themselves with disapproval, all the shepherds quit because Gladys Herdman “hits too hard”, the show is briefly re-titled “Revenge at Bethlehem”, and the church catches on fire. But Beth and her community watch in surprise as the same old Christmas story is rejuvenated by the creativity, energy, and unexpected sincerity of a misunderstood young family. Mary Robinson’s The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, based on her novel of the same name, is a widely beloved Christmas tale, warm and incredibly funny, full of characters both relatable and utterly unique.

We will be doing our first production at St. Albans City Park with Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare.

The rest of the season includes The Best Christmas Pageant Ever for our Christmas show. Next, the award winning dramedy Sylvia will grace our stage. Lastly, our season will end with The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Come out and support The Alban by auditioning or seeing a show this season.

Upcoming Auditions

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
October 6th & 7th

Sylvia
February 23rd & 24th

Huck Finn
April 6th & 7th

Spring 19
Alban Arts Academy

The Alban Arts Academy has been educating young and old alike in the performing arts since 2010. The academy has given hundreds of students an appreciation and understanding of Theatre. Since its inception the Alban Arts Academy has sent 8 students to The WV Governor’s School for the Arts, seen several students pursue theatre in college and beyond, as well as a select few students working in the industry in NYC, Texas and beyond. Our teachers have a formal education in their fields and/or several years of theatrical experience. In an effort to make the performing arts accessible to everyone the Alban Arts Academy offers scholarships for those in need, and recently started a class designed for students with autism. The performing arts are the most inclusive and collaborative of all the fine arts and regardless of your artistic interests or experiences the Alban Arts Academy is sure to have a class thats just right for you! For more info visit our Academy Page. Spring Registration will open the first week of December